Proactive accounting and tax advice that keeps you ahead of the ATO.
Most ATO debt problems start as accounting problems. Late lodgements, missed BAS, unreconciled accounts, no real picture of cashflow. We help SMEs get the books in order — and keep them that way.
What it is
Accounting and tax services built around director protection.
Our accounting and tax advisory practice is the foundation of everything BTD does. Where most accountants focus purely on compliance, we focus on the intersection of compliance, cashflow, and director risk — because that’s where ATO problems start and end.
If your books are behind, your BAS is overdue, or you simply don’t know what your real ATO position is, this is the right place to begin. Often, the work we do at this stage avoids the need for any of the more drastic options on our menu.
Who it’s for
Is this the right pathway for you?
- SMEs with overdue BAS, IAS or PAYG lodgements that need to be brought current
- Directors who don’t have a clear, current picture of what they owe the ATO
- Businesses where the existing accountant has lost touch with the day-to-day reality
- Companies that need restructured chart of accounts and cashflow forecasting before any restructuring decision can be made
- Directors who have been told by the ATO their lodgements need to be up to date before any payment arrangement will be considered
Key facts
At a glance.
Lodgement is critical
Bringing returns within three months of due date can be the difference between a standard DPN and a lockdown DPN.
Tax planning included
Forward tax planning to minimise future liabilities, not just paperwork on past ones.
Director protection focus
Every recommendation is filtered through the question: does this protect the director?
Fixed-fee quotes
You'll know what it costs before we start. No surprise invoices.
How it works
The process, step by step.
STEP 01
Initial review
We assess where your accounts stand, what’s overdue, and what your real ATO position looks like.
STEP 02
Bring lodgements current
We bring outstanding BAS, IAS and tax returns up to date. This is critical for protecting directors under the DPN regime.
STEP 03
Set up the systems
Cleaned chart of accounts, cashflow forecasting, and a proper monthly rhythm so you stay current going forward.
STEP 04
Ongoing support
Quarterly check-ins, BAS lodgement, and proactive flagging of any issue before it becomes an ATO problem.
Why this matters. The single most important step a director can take to protect themselves under the DPN regime is to keep lodgements current — even when they can’t pay. Bringing accounts up to date is often the first thing we do for any new client.
Common questions
What people ask most often.
My accountant is already doing this. Why come to BTD?
If your accountant has the situation under control, you don’t need us. But if you’re behind on lodgements, behind on BAS, getting ATO letters, or your accountant is treating compliance as a tickbox rather than a director-protection exercise — that’s when our approach is genuinely different. We’re an accounting practice that thinks like a debt and risk advisor.
Can BTD become my ongoing accountant?
Yes. Many clients who come to us in a crisis stay on as ongoing accounting clients afterwards, because they want the same director-first approach to compliance going forward.
Will the ATO accept a payment plan if I get my lodgements current?
Usually yes — the ATO is far more willing to negotiate with directors who are clearly engaging with their obligations. Bringing lodgements current is almost always the first step in unlocking a workable arrangement.
How long does it take to bring overdue lodgements current?
Depends on how far behind you are and the state of your records, but most matters can be brought current within 4–8 weeks. We’ll give you a realistic timeline at the first meeting.